Feeder Specialist

Role Description

Operate forehearth and feeder equipment to ensure that glass containers can be produced as effectively and effectively as possible

Key Responsibilities
•    Assist in establishing and maintaining efficient operation of the forehearth and feeder equipment during the job change process, making required changes and adjustments to the equipment to suit the new job.
•    Complete and update the JO JO (Job On Job Off) to provide an accurate reference point.
•    Carry out maintenance work on forehearth and feeders, checking, cleaning and changing equipment to maintain efficient operations. Record maintenance work carried out on Maintenance Sheets to provide a reference point.
•    Identify any malfunctions with the forehearth and feeder; repair if possible or refer to necessary personnel in order to minimise downtime 
•    Monitor the operation of the forehearth and feeder, responding to any alarms and making required changes and adjustments to achieve and maintain efficient operation 
•    Prepare refractory equipment in order to maintain the availability of spare equipment.
•    Respond to any container defects detected in hot and cold end making necessary changes to forehearth and feeder equipment, in order to minimise the occurrence of container defects.

Requirements
•    Understanding of Company Health and Safety Policy and Procedures and Company Hygiene Rules and Procedures
•    Understanding of Container Defects
•    Good working knowledge of the principles of efficient feeder operation relating to: Gob Weight; Gob Loading; Cam Selection; Shears & Shearing Operations; Gob Accelerator System
•    Understanding of forehearth operation, maintenance and equipment: Refractory Equipment; Burners; Combustion Ratios; Fans and Filters; Jacking Operation; Firing Related Equipment
•    Understanding of procedures relating to: Start and Stop and Power Failure

What we offer
Salary dependant on experience
Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions 
Monday to Friday working with condensed hours where appropriate. 
25 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays
An environment where we support the development and progression of
our employees, tailored to the individual’s aspirations and business
opportunities.
Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle
to work scheme.
Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period 
 
This role is open to internal and external applicants. 
Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh. 
 

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

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